Man Utd Thread:

Milltown Row2 · May 19, 2021, 09:42:53 AM

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United stumbling towards the line but their work in the league long done and all eyes on Europa league final.

On the protests, after going to such lengths for the Liverpool games was it a case of going into the game last night, waving a few green and gold scarves and banners again and that was it? I thought from last few weeks that a more organised protest would have been apparent. Or it a case that after season that was in it and only game supporters can get to, last home game of season that it was left to support team and players which is fair enough.

I think they should have burnt down the stand and made a real statement

Well they did stop a game been played that they weren't at.

Been noticeable protests before - Ireland threw tennis balls onto field, walk outs, not going in first place.

United have been here before and not enough was done previously. It seemed this time their was a real desire to make an impact and new season might bring that but was interested to see if was any organised supporter input to make the protests as they were on the low level it been last game of season.

The Glaziers have been at the club a long time and have been hated by the fan base from the start, they are still here and with any amount of protests they seem to still want to be involved with the club. Their decision to call it a day will be a financial one and not based on how many people dislike them.

Like I said, unless they were going to burn down the stadium its not going to make a difference

NAG1 · May 19, 2021, 10:34:48 AM

I wouldn't imagine the fact that he is still on crutches is anything but a bad sign for the Europa final.

More likely that he is in a race for the Euros, it would be very disappointing on a personal level for him to miss the final and he doesnt deserve too but that is football at times.

Armagh18 · May 21, 2021, 03:45:21 PM

13 years since Moscow. What a fecking team that was! Best PL side ever, should have had a treble that year really. Likes of Fletcher, Nani, Anderson(he was good then), Giggs and Park not even starting.

Taylor · May 21, 2021, 03:53:07 PM

Quote from: Armagh18 on May 21, 2021, 03:45:21 PM
13 years since Moscow. What a fecking team that was! Best PL side ever, should have had a treble that year really. Likes of Fletcher, Nani, Anderson(he was good then), Giggs and Park not even starting.

Best PL team ever and you are saying those highlighted didnt even start.

I wouldnt like to think they would be near the best PL team ever

snoopdog · May 21, 2021, 03:57:50 PM

Quote from: Armagh18 on May 21, 2021, 03:45:21 PM
13 years since Moscow. What a fecking team that was! Best PL side ever, should have had a treble that year really. Likes of Fletcher, Nani, Anderson(he was good then), Giggs and Park not even starting.

I did a day trip to Moscow. Some trip though found a bar in moscow full of reds then the underground out was an experience. What a team, only for Barca greatest ever side they wouldve won at least another. Was behind the goal when Terry slipped on his arse. The airport on the way home was like a cattle market, we just got out before a big thunderstorm hit and all flights were delayed.

Armagh18 · May 21, 2021, 06:41:10 PM

Quote from: Taylor on May 21, 2021, 03:53:07 PM
Quote from: Armagh18 on May 21, 2021, 03:45:21 PM
13 years since Moscow. What a fecking team that was! Best PL side ever, should have had a treble that year really. Likes of Fletcher, Nani, Anderson(he was good then), Giggs and Park not even starting.

Best PL team ever and you are saying those highlighted didnt even start.

I wouldnt like to think they would be near the best PL team ever

All really good squad options at their best. Nani for about 6 months in 2011? was as good as anyone. Fletcher criminally underrated as well.

And yes, that team would make wee boys out of the City team of today and the Liverpool of the last few years. Only team that comes close is the '99 team.

That was a serious Chelsea team around that time as well.

An Watcher · May 21, 2021, 06:51:18 PM

Arsenal's invincibles get a mention?

BennyCake · May 21, 2021, 07:06:31 PM

The United 1999 team was better than the 2008 team.

Most positions had probably among the best in the world at that time: Schmeichel, Stam, Irwin, Keane, Scholes... they had probably the best strike partnership around in Yorke and Cole, plus the best crosser of the ball in Beckham. Gary Neville was no slouch either. You had great options in Sheringham, Solskjaer, Butt and Phil Neville too.

Rich Ricci · May 21, 2021, 07:10:15 PM

Quote from: An Watcher on May 21, 2021, 06:51:18 PM
Arsenal's invincibles get a mention?

That was a very good Arsenal team but I think the "invincible" season is one of the most overrated achievements ever. Give me a one point title win and a champions league or even an fa cup any day of the week. When Utd were at their peak Ferguson rotated the squad so that they could compete on all fronts even if meant the odd slip up on the league. Arsene Wenger's ego prevented a great arsenal side from doing that.

On the Utd 08-11 side if they hadn't of ran into the probably the best club side of all time they would have had another 2 champions leagues. An incredible group of players with an incredible manager.

Armagh18 · May 21, 2021, 09:18:48 PM

Quote from: Rich Ricci on May 21, 2021, 07:10:15 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on May 21, 2021, 06:51:18 PM
Arsenal's invincibles get a mention?

That was a very good Arsenal team but I think the "invincible" season is one of the most overrated achievements ever. Give me a one point title win and a champions league or even an fa cup any day of the week. When Utd were at their peak Ferguson rotated the squad so that they could compete on all fronts even if meant the odd slip up on the league. Arsene Wenger's ego prevented a great arsenal side from doing that.

On the Utd 08-11 side if they hadn't of ran into the probably the best club side of all time they would have had another 2 champions leagues. An incredible group of players with an incredible manager.

Not to mention Rooney's injury in 2010 and Nani's ridiculous red in 2013. Those were the days.

Boycey · May 23, 2021, 06:14:48 PM

Surprised by Bailly playing today... Maybe Maguire closer than originally thought

Cunny Funt · May 23, 2021, 06:19:16 PM

Impressive to finish the Premier league season unbeaten away. Today was arguably Uniteds best away result this season when you consider it was a 2nd string United team and Wolves didn't lose any of their recent home games to United.

Bailly or Tuanzebe to play alongside Lindelof on Wednesday. Highly unlikely Maguire will be able to play.

Boycey · May 23, 2021, 06:22:22 PM

Quote from: Cunny Funt on May 23, 2021, 06:19:16 PM
Impressive to finish the Premier league season unbeaten away. Today was arguably Uniteds best away result this season when you consider it was a 2nd string United team and Wolves didn't lose any of their recent home games to United.

Bailly or Tuanzebe to play alongside Lindelof on Wednesday. Highly unlikely Maguire will be able to play.

Why play either today then? No other potential starter featured

Cunny Funt · May 23, 2021, 07:30:40 PM

Quote from: Boycey on May 23, 2021, 06:22:22 PM
Why play either today then? No other potential starter featured

No other centre back options, was rumours before the game that Jones would play but that proved false.

Boycey · May 23, 2021, 08:03:55 PM

Sure Ole and Carrick could have played for all the difference it would have made.... Or one of Bailly/Axel and Fish who played a cameo anyway. Ah ur likely right but an unnecessary risk in a nothing game if Maguire defo out.

Big big call for Ole for Wednesday night, assuming Cavani starts up top and a defensive midfield of McT/Fred he's got to start Pogba, Fernandez and Greenwood in front of them. Rashford on the right just doesn't work....

Edit or else play Rashford instead of Pogba...